Birth injuries are categorized into three areas. Head injuries are the most common, as pressure is applied to the baby's head during the delivery process. Cephalohematoma can occur during this period of time, which can cause bleeding, but does clear up and requires no follow-up care. The most severe birth injuries to the head are cortical blindness, which can be caused by a birth injury to the head or lack of oxygen. Any birth injury to a child is serious. Legal action can be taken against the Doctor, nurse, and the hospital itself. They are in a position of authority during the delivery process, and their decisions could make the difference between life and death for you and your child. It is in his or her best interest to make every possible effort to keep everyone safe, and unharmed. Nerve injuries range from mild to severe. In a difficult delivery, sometimes the baby's limbs can be stretched, causing weakness, and there are problems with the face when forceps are used. The most severe nerve injury is paralysis due to a spinal cord injury during the delivery process. Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy is a condition whereby there is not enough oxygen present for the baby during the birthing experience. This causes seizures in the infant and can be fatal. Medical negligence is most often the cause of Encephalopathy in a newborn.Bone injuries are caused by fractures during the birthing process. The collarbone is the most common bone injury, as the baby is sometimes positioned wrong, and the collarbone breaks during the final pushing stage. This can be prevented by medical personnel, but not always preventable, depending on the position of the baby during birth.Cerebral Palsy is a nerve condition, which affects the Central Nervous System in a newborn. Sometimes, this condition is due to an abnormality present in the brain at birth, but sometimes Cerebral Palsy can be caused by medical negligence due to a birth injury. These cases are taken very seriously within the legal community, and if your child has been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, speaking to an attorney specializing in birth injuries and medical malpractice suits, may be your best option. You may be owed compensation for a medical error.Birth injuries in infants are serious, and should be legally investigated. There are common birth injuries, including fractures to the bone, nerve damage due to pressure in the birth canal, and head swelling. Other birth injuries can be devastating. Cerebral Palsy is a condition that requires lifetime care. No matter what type of birth injury is experienced, however, there is always the opportunity to have the event investigated by legal representation. The birth of a baby is one of the most joyous occasions in a woman's life, and having the birth go smoothly, with a healthy baby as a result, is the goal of all involved.